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How to Get Into Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah, GA · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Savannah College of Art and Design Admissions Statistics

83%
Acceptance Rate
540-660
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
490-610
SAT Math (mid 50%)
21-28
ACT (mid 50%)
15,243
Undergrads
69%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Savannah College of Art and Design

The bar here is clear

Savannah College of Art and Design admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1030-1270 combined SAT or 21-28 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Test-flexible", check the fine print for your specific program.

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Savannah College of Art and Design Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) Rolling

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $100
Test scores Test-flexible
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required
Teacher evaluations 1

Savannah College of Art and Design Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $63,627
Tuition & fees $41,630
Room & board (on campus) $18,123
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $49,430

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $44,858
$30-48k $45,198
$48-75k $48,668
$75-110k $51,558
$110k+ $52,147
18.8%
Students receiving Pell Grants
34%
Students taking federal loans
86%
Freshman retention rate
21:1
Student-faculty ratio

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